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Summer Comedy Guide: Funny Movies to See This Season

Jun 10 2014 - 11:08am

This Summer has tons of action movies [1] and charming indies [2] on the way, but if your favorite kind of movie is a comedy, get excited. There are lots of hilarious movies coming out this Summer — like this week's 22 Jump Street, and other funny stars like Melissa McCarthy, Amy Poehler [3], and Paul Rudd [4], so get ready to laugh and check out our guide to all the hottest (pun intended) comedies.

A Million Ways to Die in the West

Why we're interested: We're not ashamed to admit we love the irreverent humor of Ted and Family Guy, and there's nothing better than seeing an Oscar winner like Charlize Theron have a little fun.

When it opens: May 30

Watch the trailer for A Million Ways to Die in the West [9].

Obvious Child

Who's starring: Jenny Slate plays a young woman who gets pregnant on the rebound.

Why we're interested: The ultracharming trailer won us over with Saturday Night Live alum Slate's charm, and we're intrigued by the way it flips the romantic comedy on its head.

When it opens: June 6

Watch the trailer for Obvious Child [10].

Source: A24 [11]

22 Jump Street

Who's starring:Jonah Hill [12] and Channing Tatum [13] are back as Schmidt and Jenko — only this time, they're going to college. Other returning cast members include Nick Offerman, Dave Franco, Rob Riggle, and Ice Cube.

Why we're interested: The first movie was hilarious, and judging by the trailer, we're confident this follow-up can be passed the comedy torch. We all need a little more Schmidt and Jenko in our lives, you know?

Why we're interested: Pratt's abs are out of this world in the trailer, but besides that, this looks like the funniest Marvel movie yet. As long as it doesn't sacrifice action for humor, this could be a hit.

When it opens: Aug. 1

Watch the trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy [35].

What If

Who's starring: Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan are a pair of best friends whose relationship may be teetering in the direction of romance.

Why we're interested: Kazan is like the quirky, indie-loving best friend we never had, and hello, Radcliffe? We're there.

When it opens: Aug. 1

Watch the trailer for What If [36].

Source: CBS Films [37]

Let's Be Cops

Why we're interested: We've seen the buddy-cop movie, but never the buddy-cop movie in which the buddies aren't actual cops. Plus, these two are some of our favorite funny New Girl cast members, so we're excited to see what they do outside of the loft.